The moment that changed everything came in a jail cell at 23 years old. Facing a potential life sentence, I was forced to confront the harsh reality: I had wasted decades of my life with nothing to show for it. No goals accomplished. No dreams pursued. Just a young man who never understood the precious nature of time until it almost ran out completely.
This raw awakening forms the foundation of a powerful truth most people miss when they struggle with consistency and results. Everyone thinks they lack discipline. They believe if they could just force themselves to stick to their plans, everything would change. But discipline isn't the core problem—it's merely a symptom of something much deeper.
What truly drives transformation isn't willpower or forcing yourself to follow rules. It's developing a profound connection to your purpose that's so powerful, you can't help but take action. When your why is strong enough, discipline follows naturally. Most people lack this connection because they're running from uncomfortable truths. They fill their days with busy work and numb themselves to avoid feeling the pain of regret, unfulfilled potential, and wasted time.
My journey from facing life in prison to building a thriving coaching business wasn't fueled by discipline. It was driven by the searing pain of acknowledging who I had become and channeling that emotion into a new vision for my life. Each morning, I don't think about being disciplined—I'm simply connected to a purpose so compelling that anything less than full commitment is unthinkable.
If you're struggling to stay consistent with your health, business, or relationships, stop focusing on discipline. Start creating space for honest reflection. Face the uncomfortable truths about where you are versus where you want to be. Let yourself feel the weight of those realizations. Then use that emotional energy to fuel a transformation that will make discipline the natural byproduct of living in alignment with your true purpose.